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234. Regular Meeting May 21, 2001 Page 7 residents in the development, etc. He stated parking problems already exist in the downtown area. No study has been done on the impact of this development. Mr. Maysel stated SWT students own cars. He stated the streets in this area could not handle the traffic this development would create. He stated ZBOA granted variances without any statistics being presented. He requested the Council take a close look at this development, because it could create a horrible situation. Mr. Mihalkanin stated this development could potentially cause problems downtown and thinks the Council should table this matter and get more information from the developer. Mr. Cox asked if Staff could address any of the issues raised. Ms. Hughson asked if the City Council could do anything regarding a variance ZBOA has granted. Mr. Cox stated he wants to have specific answers to the size of the development. Mr. Patterson stated ZBOA considered a proposed mixed use in a one-half block area in the vicinity of El Arroyo and Rother's Bookstore. The developer advised ZBOA they wanted to build to the lot line and would put in landscaping, and this passed unanimously. The developer also requested a parking variance to allow one parking space for each resident on a lease. Later the same evening the Planning and Zoning Commission considered a mix of uses, residential in a commercial district. Mr. Mihalkanin asked how the property designation was presented to ZBOA and P&Z. It was agendized as the 300 Block of LBJ. Mr. Cox stated he was contacted by the Downtown Parking Committee, and stated the Planning and Zoning Commission issues specific use permits (SUPs) without such matters coming to the Council. Ms. Hughson asked if this could be changed when the Subdivision Ordinance is updated. Mr. Cox stated is the issue before the Council a determinent to move forward with this project. Mr. Patterson stated the electric easements go through the property and would impact the development. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to table this matter to the first substantive meeting in June and requested the developer and staff present additional information and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Cox, Mayhew. NAY: Moseley, Chiu. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 24.5 removed from the consent agenda, remove from table and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR ATTACHMENTS TO UTILITY FACILITIES BETWEEN THE CITY AND FIBER AMERICA NO.1, L.P.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.